 
Explore the Outdoors Ohio is a multi-year plan with the ultimate goal of fostering generations of children that care enough for nature to protect it. This initiative reflects a growing interest in reconnecting children with nature. Read More>
Complete 8 of these 10 challenges to win your Explore the Outdoors award! At the park or preserve, find the poster on which the secret code is written. Copy the secret code for each challenge into your activity guide.
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Type in your codes and receive your award here. |
1. Camp under the stars - where?
2. Spot a bird - where?
3. Hike or bike a trail - where?
4. Paddle downstream - where?
5. Catch a fish - where?
6. Get caught up in a clean up - where?
7. Learn from a naturalist - where?
8. Explore a wetland - where?
9. Discover a nature center - where?
10. Swim with a buddy - where?
Come back to this page when you've completed 8 activities for your award.
Need a booklet? Download it here and print it out.
- Included in the activity guide are 10 outdoor activities that can be completed at Ohio parks, forests and nature preserves (listed here).
- You may visit these areas beginning May 10 through September 1 to find an Explore the Outdoors poster at welcome centers and kiosks.
- For each activity completed you should record the code listed on the poster in your activity guide.
 Once you have any 8 out of the 10 codes you can go to the awards page, enter the correct codes and print an ‘Outdoor Explorer’ certificate of completion. The web site also includes specific location information, hours of operation, as well as dates and times for the Learn From a Naturalist and Get Caught Up in a Clean Up activities.- The first 1,000 children to enter in the correct codes will receive a Mini Companion Lantern from Coleman.
- Should you have any questions or problems finding a poster, please send an e-mail to explore@dnr.state.oh.us and we’ll send you the code for that activity.
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